St. Louis Blues pre-game skate

NBC changed the start time of the game to 11:00 am Central time (Noon Eastern time), which had us arriving at Scottrade Center a little after 9:45 am for the pre-game warm-ups. The kids were able park right in front of the glass and take in player warm-ups with their homemade sign.

The players came out to warm up and scared the bejeezus out of the kids with pucks hitting the glass. Here are some photos I took of the warm-up through the 3/4” thick panes of plexiglass – apologies if some of the photos turn out blurry or distorted.

Jake Allen at pre-game warm-ups

Tarasenko and Pietrangelo chatting at warm-ups

It’s hard to explain just how giant Parayko is in person.

Alex Pietrangelo Is also a giant

Jake Allen takes some shots in goal

Alexander Steen directs some of the warm-up

Final thoughts

Our view from the seats during the first period – Section 332 – wasn’t bad at all! While the Blues didn’t notch a win, we did get to witness Sidney Crosby’s 400th (and 401st) career goal, so the day wasn’t a total wash!